Summary
Copper One Penny Token, minted by Thomas Stokes, Melbourne. Issued by J.W. Buxton, Stationery Stores, Brisbane, circa 1862. Surcharged R. FERGUSON. J.W. Buxton appears to have run one of the largest stationery businesses in Brisbane during the 1860s. His wife, Mrs. Buxton, ran a well publicised Ladies Drapery warehouse.
Previous Collections: National Gallery of Victoria
Physical Description
A round copper token (34 mm diameter). The token features the name address and business of the issuer: J.W. Buxton, Ladies Warehouse Brisbane, Stationery Stores. surcharged R. FERGUSON
Obverse Description
Across centre, J.W.BUXTON; around above, STATIONERY; below, STORES
Reverse Description
Across centre, BRISBANE; curved above, LADIES WAREHOUSE; curved below, : QUEENSLAND : surcharged R. FERGUSON
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1862 AD
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Issued By
J W Buxton, Queen Street, Brisbane, Greater Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, circa 1862
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Mint
Stokes (Mint), 100 Collins Street East, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1862
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Surcharged By
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Previous Collection
Numismatics Collection, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), pre 1976
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Inscriptions
Obverse: J.W.BUXTON STATIONERY STORES Reverse: LADIES WAREHOUSE BRISBANE QUEENSLAND surcharged R. FERGUSON
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.46 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Andrews, Arthur. 1921. Australasian Tokens and Coins., No. 56
[Book] Heyde, Gilbert C. & Skinner, Dion H. 1967. Unofficial Coins of Colonial Australia and New Zealand., No. 34
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